Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E70

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was revealed 13 months after the E70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-4030 grades against the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 against the E70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and E70.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus FE-4030 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent FE-4030 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.